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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
MOntana,s New Chief Justice.

The Helena Herald of Monday announces
the arrival Of Judge Wade's successor at
the Merchants Hotel there and adds:
Judge Mcconnell is a man Of command.
ing stature and appearance, tall and pro-
p~ortionately stout, with gray hair and
beard. His age is sufficiently advanced to
place him at the estate of sober, thoughtful
manhood, though he cannot be termed an
old man. His demeanor is courteous and
affable. and such as produces a pleasant
impression upon first acquaintance.
He arrived Saturday night, since when
he has met Judge Wade, other members of
the local bar and many other citizens who
FASTENED to pay their respects. The Judge
characterized his trip outhere as "picnic''
the a He was first afraid of it's
rigors, on account of his family, some men,
bers of which are in delicate health,
but he is now satisfied hat it is q most
agreeable journey. His family consists of
bis wife and three children-a son 26 years
of age, and. the principal of an educational
institute at Hartsville; a son IL years old,
now completing his collegiate course, and
a%daughter Ia years. Later in the season
he contemplates bringing them to Montana.
Besides an experience as a barrister Gov
ering many years, Judge Mcconnell has a
OF twelve a on the Tennessee
bench, having inaugurated his career as a
Judge there in 1875 and closed it last Sep
He took the oath of Office to-day
and will enter upon his duties at once,
to Boulder tomorrow to hold the
spring term of the district court for Jeffer-
son county.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The San Francisco Chronicle thinks "the
average reader will fail to see why q re.
ported marriage between q handsome,
clever and accomplished American girl to
even so eminent a man as Sir Lionel Sack
vile West is improbable. The American
girls is just now on a mission OF conquest
and the world ia her field. That Sir Lionel
is So and Miss Mitchell but 21 is an 'acci-
dent OF BIRTH and the business of no one
save the contracting parties, except, posi-
bly,, the prospective daughters-in-law."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Accident to q Brakeman.

Abou $50 last evening while the engine
OF the ore train running between Stuart
an1 was beng turned on ths
at the former place, Brakeman Roht
toooan VINO had thrown the switch. at
seGpSeo q Jump ON the rear end of the
s sng sG, ~aicn va as backing up, and in doing
gine passing over and comnletelv .era,;nr
his right leg above the knee. The nnfnIs
young man was brought to the o..
tere' Hospital. this city, where he l;es IN !.
sf's'ea' condition, and will probably die.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The daily mail of
the Interstate Commission continues to
be very bulky. Secretary Mosely to-day
commission by the proprietors of hotels
and boarding houses, and eating houses of
San Francisco. representing that prices of
provisions in that city have been enor-
mously advanced by dealers there. alleging
in justificatiOnthereof the increased rates
nf transportation referrable to section
four OF the Interstate Commerce bill. The
increased cost OF the necessaries of life in
ficts unusual and serious hardship upon
our business and we therefore pray for
such relief as may be within the province
or clemency of your honorable board to
grant. This was signed by the proprietors
OF about q dozen hotels and fifty restau.
and boarding houses.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Messrs. Speer, Cannon and Hamilton,
elected yesterday on the Republican ticket,
are pleasant, capable gentlemen and The
MINER, though it opposed them, can con.
graduate them on their good fortune in OBJ
tanning . victory over gentlemen who are
recognised among our first citizens.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
pELNERS HIMSELF.


ct Carson.
On the 9Th Of January last, Sheriff
Stenson, Of Eureka county. Nevada, ar
rested L. O. Benedict, who had been in
Butte for some time praeticing Law, charged
| with the embexxlement # about $1,000
from q Nevada lodge Of Odd Fellows. He
was taken to Nevada next day. and the
Reno Gazette has the following peculiar oc-
Carson:
On the evening OF Friday, the 22d April,
| Sheriff Sweeney of Eureka county arrived
in Reno, having in his custody Z. O.. Bone
dict, who had been found guilty OF en-
bexxling funds belonging to . Base Range
Lodge Of Odd Fellows While he was Secre-
! tary O? it, and sentenced to the p~eniten-
tiary for two years. The Sheriff and pris-
| oner were Obliged to remain in town until
the next morning before they could get a
train for the State capital. where the peni-
Tertiary is located. Before the train
started Benedict expressed q desire to see
certain friends in Reno. Sweeney feeling
not attempt to escape, told him that he
could do so provided he took the
passenger train that left for Car
son at 1:45 o'clock that after
noon, and 60 direct to the prison and de-
liver himself up to Warden Mccullough.
Sweeney went on to explain that he was de-
sirols of going to Virginia City, and guessed
he would go on the train about to leave.
Benedict, promising to do as he astold was
given the official documents, with the in
structions that they be given upon his ar
rival at the prison TO the Warden. A mo-
ment afterward he was left alone, Sweeney
having boarded the train that was just
moving of.
Benedict saw his Reno friends, and at
1:3O o'clock was aboard the train that was
to take him to Carson. Upon his arrival
at the capital he started of at once for the
prison. Before he had proceeded up the
main street very far he met Warden Nc
Cullough and recognized him.
II have some business here for you to
look AFTER said Benedict.
IAN right" said the Warden, what is
it,"
II nave been convicted Of embezzlement
and sentenced to the State Penitentiary for
two years. Here are the documents. Sher-
if Sweeney had to go to Virginia City, and
"How am l to know that you are the
Benedict spoken of in the papers?"
asked the Warden. This looks like a
peculiar case. l cannot receive you
at the prison until o are properly
vouched for, or at least identified"
THAT is impossible just now" replied
Benedict, for I don't know OF a soul in
Carson that I am acquainted with"
"How long has it been since Sweeney left
you to go to Virginia Citv?"'
''Since 6:45 O'Clock this morning"
swell. 1 would advise that you 60 to the
telegraph Office, send a message to Mr..
Sweeney. stating that l refuse to accept
you until you are at least identified, and
then go to the Ormsby House aud remain
there until he arrives"
The guilt-oppressed and bewildered o
vict, a man nearly sixty years OF age, alone
Ind friendless, scarcely knew what to do,
but finally he did as he was bade. and
securing aroom at the hotel sat down
cried. Sweeney arrived that evening
and took him over to the prison.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

With Mr.. Hamilton upon the bench and
the Hon. W. o. Speer as City Attorney, the
Police Court Of Butte should be s~atisfacto.
rily conducted. MI. Hamilton is thor
oughly qualified to discharge the duties of
his Office, while the eminent ability, indus
try and energy of Mr.. Speer is conceded by
all. His election over one of the most pop
ular candidates on the Democratic tickets
evidence Of the high esteem in which he is
held by the electors of the city who gave
the Democratic candidate for Mayor a ma
jority of 252 over his distinguished oppo-
nent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
The Lumber Situation.

Mr.. William Thompson. who has been
engaged in the lumber business in this city
for several years past, has bought-o OF Mr..
NJ. J. Cornell a large part OF his stock in
the Miners Lumber Company Of this city,
and in the future will be the manager of the
company. The two businesses combined
can be operated much more economically
than separately, which was probably an
important factor in the consideration
which led to consolidation, as the sawmill
owners have materially advanced prices,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
HOUSE OF COMMONS,
An Interesting Debate ON tho Question
Of Privilege.

An Interesting Debate on tho Question
of Privilege.
LONDON, May 3.-CharIes Edward Lewis,
Conservative member for North Antrim,
in the House Of Commons, this afternoon,
called attention to the breach of privilege
committed by the London lines in an al.
ticle charging John Dillon with having told
a falsehood when he denied the papers ale
cations that he was an accomplice Of
Sheridan, the invincible. Lewis concludes
as follows: "These Wholesale charges Of
lying against Mr.. Dillon constitute a breach
OF privilege. 1 move that the House take
notice of them"
Phillip Albert NUM-, another Conserva::
tive and member for Tamworth division OF
WarwickShlre, seconded Mr.. Lewis motion
Tit Hon. W. H. Smith on behalf of the
government moved that the House
adjourn in order that questions Of fact
might be argued.
Dillon said he desired to have the quss
ton brought to an issue right off.
Sexton said the Irish party had been
challenged much lately and been taunted
with not taking up the challeng.. Now
they took it up and insisted on an enquiry
by the House (chsers).
Mr.: Bradlaugh opposed Smiths motion
Go adjourn. and charged the government
with conniving at the offering Of Lewis
NOTION, and that the debate was a con-
cer'ed plan to place in the hands OF Con.
servatlves weapons to assist them IN Tue
passage OF tho odious coercion bill.
MI. Holmes, Attorney General for Ire.
land, denied that the motion was MADE
with the connivance of the Government.
he had never heard of the motion until"
was made.
Gladstone opposed the motion to 40,
JouIn. He said Dillon had been chargea
with having stated a deliberate ~falsehooe
while addressing the House. If anythps
constituted a breach OF privilege this was
preach: The parties accused demandeast
immediate trial. 1t was impossible .na'
tne House could resist. 1t had always oeea
the custom for the House itself to pr'ceet
TO deal without delay with a motion res.,
ing to q breach of privilege afterwards ~. ~.
special case appropriating a select 'mn"
tee Of inquiry. 49,,
A division was then taken on the mou tIs
TO adjourn, r resulting in 213 in favor o''"
motion and ia against it. .hs
smith moved that On Thursday, .bs
House resume the consideration OF !"
question.
Sexton moved it be taken up to-mor1t ths
Dillon demanded to know whether "
editor OF the Timee would be brousn'
the bar Of the House. ,.usl
Smith could only say that the i 10
course would be followed. 1t was agre
take up the question tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The city OF Helena comprises an area
OF nIne square miles, or $3.50 acres, while
Butte City proper has only 1880 acres.
At the last city election in the former
about 1 $50 votes were cast. At the last
general election in this county 5.14O votes
were cast within the area covered by Hell
ena, or 80 more than were cast in the whole
county of Lewis and Clarke. These figures
which may be found in the last report Of
the Auditor and Treasurer Of the Terri.
tory, settle the question as to the voting
OF the two places. The Helena
Herald, if it is disposed to be fair, should
the report,revise it's figures and
make q proper statement OF facts.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
HIGHLAND DISTRICT.

Prospects Which are Liable to Produce
Millions-Six Miles OF Tracings and
Groupings Which Will go Into the
Hundreds.
BUTTE CRY, M. T., May Al have just
from the Highland District, about
twenty-five miles distant from Butte. The
grand, old snewy-capped peaks are still
producing both argentiferous and aurifer-
GUS ores. In this communication will only
mention some explicit facts. These glorious
and grand old mountains, whose peaks are
almost invariably s~now-capped. and whose
points reach the sky, making pictures
W ich Bierstadt would rejoice to paint, IRE
filed with an auriferous and argentiferous
production. Capped with snow from
January to January their bowels yield the
riches of the earth. Millions of dollars
have been taken from the lower placer
gone by, and which made many prosperous,
are being worked again successfully with
most excellent results.
REMARKABLE BUT TRUE.
In one dry gulch four men are now taking
out dust which averages from $35 to 500
per day, and are only using a rocker.
There is but little water-not sufficient for
s~luicing, and it would cost $1O0,O 600 to
bring in enough to work the diggings with
hydraulic pressure. There are about
twelve or fourteen new locations
already MAIDEN thequartz locations above
the placers. Among them are the pros
poets owned by E. F. Dunckel, Jere Roach
and w. G. Miller, of Butte, b Own some
of the most valuable prospects in this Sec
ton. They are interested in three full
claims and a fraction of a fourth. On the
lead which has been traced for 600 feet
these gentlemen have sunk seventeen OF
eighteen shafts, and the prospects are o
derfuI. Only the day before yesterday,
ASSAYS
made by Carney and Hand, Max Mayer
and Wartenwiler went $41, $13, $3S, $50
and $50. Mr.. Miller is working the shafts
every day with a small force OF men, but if
present indications hang out q large force
will eoon be put at work, hosting works
erected and the property made to yield all
it's productiyeness. The mineral generally,
in this belt OF mountains, is composed of
quartzite, oxides of iron. galena. copper
staining, gold chlorides and grey sulphurets.
There are only from ten to twelve locations
made 80 far in the district, extending not
over one mile in length, and one-half mile
in width. Very much of the material ex-
carries gold in large proportions.
TIMBER.
There is a euperabundance OF timber in
every gulch and on every side of the noun
tains, ready and waiting tor the prospec. I
tors ak when he is ready for heavy deyel
opments in the way of tunnelipg or shaft
ng. I will soon explore the country more
CHANCE.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
A Free Advertisement.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The following Or
der has been issued by the Postmaster
General:
WASHINGTON. Mav2.
It is ordered that on and after this date
articles Of every kind and nature which are
admitted to the United States domestic
mails shall be admitted to the mails ex-
changed between the United States and the
United States Postal Agency at Shanghai,
China. subject, however, to the following
rates OF postage, which in all cases shall be
fully prepaid. First-cla-s matter, 8 cents
for each half ounce or fraction of half
ounce; postal cards, 2 cents each, second
and third class matter and samples of mer-
chaqd Use not exceeding eight ounces in
weight at once cent for each two ounces or
fraction OF two ounces. F~ourth-class mat
ter, one cent for zach ounce, or fraction of
an ounce. Registration fee ten cents. No
additional charge for return receipt.
It is ordered further that articles other
than letters in their usual form shall never
be closed against inspection, but must be
g o enclosed that they may be readily and
thoroughly examined by Postmasters and
Customs officers.
(Signed) WM. F. Villas,
Postmaster General.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
An HISTORIC D06.

rF[+HALWtZ HsZEH%H 81 GEES
Mr.. Bancroft, the Pacific coast historian,
in his Central Americs M, furnishes - .
curious sketch Of an historical canine, Of
the bloodhound species. Vasco Nunss,
the dfscoverer Of the Pacific ocean. on his
expedition which was crowned by this great
evsat, was accompanied by . pack Of
blood-hounds. The chief Of the tribe,
through whose country they had to pass,
attacked the Spanlards ON their journey.
Waiting until the whole swarm was well
within reach, Vasco Nunez gave orders to
charge, shouting the inspirating wsr-cry,
Santiago y . clos! The spsniards sprang
upon them. The firearms were discharged,
the blood-hounds let loose, and strikinsthe
cruel steel into the naked bodies Of the
enemy, he wal literally hewn to pieces.
Among the dogs which accompanied the
expedition a one, the properly Of the
commander, whose pedigree and
physical and metaphysical traits. and
mighty deeds are infinitely recorded. His
name was Leopcico, little lion, descendant
OF Beccerrico, OF the Island Of San Juan.
He was in color red with q black suout, OF
medium size. and extraordinary strength.
In their foragings, Leoncico counted as one
man and drew captains pay and share Of
spoils. Upon these conditions, his master
frequently loaned him; and during the
vars OF Darien he gained for Vasco Nunez
more than a thousand pesos de orc. He
was considered more efficient than the best
soldier, and the savages stood in the great
est terror of him. He readily Disseminated
between wild and tame Indians. When q
captive was missing from the field. and
Leoncico was tald, HE is gone; seek him!"
the dog tracked the poor fugitive, and did
not harm him if he returned quietly, but if
the Indian resisted, the dog would destroy
him.
The hero of many . conflict, he was COW
cred with wounds; but like Caesar he
the wars to meet his death by
treachery. He was poisoned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Philadelphia medium has been prac.
ticing medicine and surgery while in a
trance state. On her prosecution for prac.
ticins without being registered, she set up
the defense that while in a trance she was
unconscious and therefore irresponsible for
her acts. The Judge was too material to
appreciate this and instructed the jury that
it WAS no defense. Denver News.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

On the strength Of a New York decision
the anti-oleomargarine law hobs up Sc
rensly" from state of ~inocuous desuetude,
and Commissioner Feld~ eish promises an.
ether attempt to enforce it, to the detri-
ment, OF course, OF at least one form OF
local neutrality-suspicious. News.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

As "all roads led to Rome in it's early
history, SO all railroads of Importance
built in the Territory will lead to Butte. It
is the objective point of enterprises of this
character. and will become the great rail-
road center of the Northwest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The election OF Mr.. w. r. Kenyon as
Mayor by such an overwhelming majority
is a fattering commentary upon the wis.,
dom OF the convention that nominated
him, and an evidence of the gentleman's
great popularity. Mr.. Kenyon will fulfill
all the pledges made in his behalf by The
MINER, and give to the city q wise admin
safro %;op
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Nobody seems to have thought that there
will be a heap Of trouble in getting up edi-
torial excursions this year. Under thenew
law a railroad can give the boys a ride
within their own State or Territory, but
this will be no great luxury. The junkets
to the City Of Mexico, to the Yosemite, and
to the Mississippi jetties are DER.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Our esteemed evening contemporary pays
a deserved compliment to Mayor.elect
Kenyon and predicts An economical and
prudent administration of the affairs of
the city during his term of Office. Mr.. Ken
yon will certainly justify all the expecta-
tions formed of him by the Inter Noun
tain.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Ane Madame Fursch.Maa,.

+h NEW YORK. May 4.-Judge Barratt :.
VI we supreme Court chambers to-dav IT,. ~
NJ ~ 10 arguments in the Madame Fmsseh
m as1 case, against Charles e. Lock- scn
E %sIly manager Of the American Hno ol
COMPANY, to recover IS, 600 IA =. opera
mova .sa .a OF contract. Council for I.oeses
t ais th 90 nave a commission appo;nteJ' ta
cisco S Msa managers testimony in San r.. 20
Onera were lie NV is, with the Nat;o ran
the notion par Judge Barrett eranted
Gays to have the commiss;on ooncii twenty
ssss the m~ansger's testimony . .gS to:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

John Dillon and his friends are after the
scalp Of the London Times editor. But
as the Government is on the side of the
newspaper man by a vote OF 213 to ia
his hair is likely to remain where it is for
some time to come.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

1t is interesting to know that not less
than . dozen men employed in the Depart
ments at Washington date back without
interruption to Jackson's time, while one
veteran was in Office before the old hero's
election. They have outlived the party
strife OF Wings, Democrats and Republicans
in security.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The Inter Mountain appears to forget
that Mr.. Speer was elected City Attorney.
In it's enumeration OF Republican candi.
dates elected it failed to mention the gen.
tleman's name. Mr.. Speer defeated an ex.
cellent gentleman, and will doubtless prove
an efficient officer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The severe verdict OF the Massachusetts
Railroad Commissioners in the matter of
the Dedham bridge disaster will be a warn
ing to railroads to construct carefully. and
watch necessarily all bridges and viaducts
on their lines. The facts in the case are
plain, and the Boston & Providence Com
pany will suffer severely for it's negligence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Terrible Sen D,s..,.r

er. JOHNS, May "a terrible disaster
occurred yesterday at the snuthwesta.n
ion OF channel harbor of Glasgow. The
snip snP inc: Knox, laden with LIQUORS hr;cI
a r. rolling stock struck the reefs nass
T Ewaan narbor and a n in half an honr
oal e ,, SON on board persisted. A furions
snd 4 ~ wlnd with a heavy landward sea
hoJ;o oense log prevailed at the time. Some
ashnrs were recovered, having been washed
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The noble Lord Lansdowne, her Imperial
Majesty's Governor-General of the Domin-
ion OF Canada, seems to stand in the at
titude of q rack-rent landlord who breaks
his word. II this be not the case it is time
that som disproof were offered of the
charges now current for several days with
out contradiction.